M-CHS Drama
418 S. Sligo St.
Cortez, CO 81321
Ticket Information
(970)565-3722 ext. 2114
Visit us online:
www.mchsdrama.org
Montezuma-Cortez High School Theatre is
Back for Another Exciting Season!
“Life’s a Journey! 2016-2017”
2016-2017 Season
Darkness:
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Dear supporters of the performing arts,
We’ve had one incredible season at the new high school, and we’re excited to raise the bar on
quality even more this year, expanding our focus from family to community. Last year, students learned
ways to improve their family dynamic onstage and off, and now they will turn their attention to serving the
community. We will again be joining forces with Cortez Middle School by offering opportunities for
patrons and sponsors to support both program with our ULTIMATE packages. CMS will be performing
two shows, the musical comedy “Adventures of a Comic Book Artist” in the fall and “Hoodie,” a play that
explores being a middle-schooler, in the spring, both under the direction of Angela Gabardi. M-CHS will
have three shows.
Our first show of the season will be our ever popular Haunted House, entitled “Darkness.” Your
imagination will be your worst enemy when you are given only a glow-stick and turned loose into a maze
of complete darkness, where your every sense will turn on you. In November, join us for a production of
Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” as you’ve never experienced it before, in the style of a Science Fiction Bmovie. Robots, aliens, space ships, and magic will take you on a journey beyond this world, as we pay
homage to the Sci-fi classics of the 1950s and 1960s. Our final production will be the spring musical,
“Once Upon a Mattress,” the story of the Princess and the Pea. Join a colorful cast of characters in a fairy
tale that turns the genre upside down. Prince Dauntless can only marry a true princess who can pass every
impossible test his overbearing mother, the queen, throws at her. All hope seems lost until the wild Princess Winnifred takes on the challenge. The classic musical made Carol Burnett a star and is sure to entertain all ages.
We will continue to fine tune our systems this year, from our website to online ticket purchasing to
bring you a quality theatre experience. We hope you will join us on our journey this season, and as always,
thank you for your support of the M-CHS Theatre!
Please sign up to be a PATRON
—- or —sign up as a SPONSOR
if your business would like to support the MCHS Theater Program!
Please fill out the attached form (Sponsor information on the back)
and send back with your support!
Our Shows This Season
“Darkness”
Haunted House
“The Tempest”
“Once Upon a Mattress”
Grab a glow-stick and venture
into a maze of darkness with
mysteries and scares around
every corner. In the dark, your
senses will play tricks on you,
as you try and find your way
out. This year, we plan to bring
our haunted house home to
M-CHS, so stay tuned for updates.
This Shakespearean adventure, fantasy will be presented in the style of
a 1950s Sci-fi B-movie. We will pay
homage to classis like “The Day the
Earth Stood Still,” “Forbidden Planet,” and “Them”, as we explore what
is believed to be Shakespeare’s final
play. A band of explorers crash land
on a mysterious planet ruled by the
mysterious Prospero and his alien
minions.
The story of the Princess and the Pea
is turned upside down in this classic
fairy-tale musical. Queen Aggravain
will only accept a true princess for her
son, Prince Dauntless, but that means
that her tests are nearly impossible.
When Princess Winnifred comes from
her marshland kingdom, the Queen is
given a worthy adversary, and the
audience is given a rollicking good
time.
October 28, 29, and 31 from
6pm—10pm
November 11, 12, 18, 19 at 7pm with
matinees on
November 12 & 10 at 2pm
March 10, 11, 17, 18 at 7pm with
matinees on
March 11 & 18 at 2pm
JAG/DAC
Theatrical Season
2016-2017
STAND STRONG, STAND TRUE
Adventures of a
Comic Book Artist
November 4th & 5th, 2016
Hoodie
April 14
th & 15
, 2017
Adventures of a Comic Book Artist
BOOK AND LYRICS BY PAT LYDERSEN
MUSIC BY WENDY WOOLF
Join Stanley as he fulfills his dream of not
only creating superheroes, but also becoming one himself. Fun, catchy, and creative
songs bring to life a world of imagination
and empowerment. Don’t forget to bring
your magical eraser!
Hoodie
By Lindsey Price
Do you remember what it was like to be in
middle school? What did you struggle with?
What were you good at? What was your
identity? Did you try to hide within a clump,
or did you try to stand out? See the journeys of middle school come to life in this
lighthearted, yet moving story .
Become a Patron — Save Money and Support the Arts!
Q: What is a patron?
A: A patron is a supporter of our troupe, who purchases “season tickets” for our shows.
Q: Why should I become a patron?
A: You get discounted tickets, priority seating for the shows, your name or the name of your business listed in
the programs for each show, AND the undying gratitude of the CMS & M-CHS Drama students.
Q: How much does it cost to be a patron?
A: Cortez Middle School and Montezuma-Cortez High School Drama Departments are working to collaborate
even more this year, so we have a few options available:
 If you are only interested in the 2 shows at CMS, the cost of a patron is $25 for 2 tickets to each show.
 If you are only interested in the 3 shows at M-CHS, the cost of a patron is $35 for 2 tickets to each show.
 If you’d like to see all 5 shows and support both CMS and M-CHS,
you can become an Ultimate Patron for only $55 and receive 2 tickets to each show!
CMS Patron
$25
M-CHS Patron
Ultimate Patron
$35
$55
Q: What does my patron money help pay for?
A: Theater is expensive. Royalties have to be paid (the average musical costs $2000-$3000 for rental materials,
fees, and royalties), sets must be built, costumes created and maintained—the list goes on and on. The more financial support we get from the community, the higher the quality of productions we can do in the future.
Q: Can I help MCHS Theater in other ways?
A: Definitely. If you’re interested in advertising, we have sponsorship options available. Just look on the back
of this form for more information and sign up!
Sign Up to Become a Patron of the Performing Arts!
It’s the most affordable entertainment in town!
Name ____________________________________________Student to Credit _____________________________
(as you’d like it to appear in the program)
Contact Name __________________________ Phone ___________________ Email________________________
Mailing Address (required)___________________________ City & State ________________ Zip _____________
Please check one!
___ I am interested in becoming an ULTIMATE Patron for the CMS & M-CHS Drama 2016-2017 Season.
I have enclosed $55, payable to “M-CHS Drama.” I will mail this form to M-CHS Drama, 418 S. Sligo St, Cortez,
CO 81321 -or- I will drop it off at the front office of the High School -or- I will give it to a Drama student.
___ I am interested in becoming a CMS Patron for the 2016-2017 Season.
I have enclosed $25, payable to “CMS Drama.” I will mail this form to CMS Drama, 450 W 2nd St, Cortez, CO
81321 -or- I will drop it off at the front office of the Middle School -or- I will give it to a Drama student.
___ I am interested in becoming a M-CHS Patron for the 2016-2017 Season.
I have enclosed $35, payable to “M-CHS Drama.” I will mail this form to M-CHS Drama, 418 S. Sligo St, Cortez,
CO 81321 -or- I will drop it off at the front office of the High School -or- I will give it to a Drama student.
___ Number of additional tickets, please add $27.50 per ticket for Ultimate Patron, $12.50 per ticket for CMS Patron, or $17.50 per ticket for M-CHS Patron. Thank you!
Questions? Call Nicholaus Sandner at (970)565-3722 ext 2114. Thanks in advance!
CMS & M-CHS Theater Sponsorship Form
Thank you for your support of the performing arts!
Visit us online at www.mchsdrama.org
If you are interested in supporting the drama programs at our schools through advertising, then becoming a sponsor
may be for you. Cortez Middle School will produce 2 shows this season, and Montezuma-Cortez High School will produce 3 shows, for a total of 5 shows this season. You may choose to sponsor one school only or sponsor both schools with
the Ultimate Packages for added savings. The following sponsorship options are available:
Bronze Sponsor
 Receive two tickets to each production this season, with priority seating
 A business card size (1/8 page) ad in the programs of each show
 Thank you in the program with acknowledgement of Bronze Sponsorship status
Silver Sponsor
 Receive four tickets to each production this season, with priority seating
 A 1/4 page ad in the programs of each show
 Thank you in the program with acknowledgement of Silver Sponsorship status
Gold Sponsor
 Receive eight tickets to each production this season, with priority seating
 A 1/2 page ad in the programs of each show
 Thank you in the program with acknowledgement of Gold Sponsorship status
Platinum Sponsor
 Receive twelve tickets to each production this season, with priority seating
 A full page ad in the programs of each show
 Thank you in the program with acknowledgement of Platinum Sponsorship status
CMS Bronze Sponsor
M-CHS Bronze Sponsor
$40
CMS Silver Sponsor
$60
M-CHS Silver Sponsor
$75
CMS Gold Sponsor
$115
M-CHS Gold Sponsor
$150
CMS Platinum Sponsor
$225
M-CHS Platinum Sponsor
$250
$375
Ultimate Bronze Sponsor
$90
Ultimate Silver Sponsor
$175
Ultimate Gold Sponsor
$350
Ultimate Platinum Sponsor
$575
Please fill in the following information:
Company / Family Name ____________________________________________________________________
Contact Name _________________________________ Sponsorship Level____________________________
Address ____________________________________ City ____________ State _______ Zip ____________
Phone Number _________________________ Email ____________________________________________
Student you’d like to credit with this sale _______________________________________________________
Please make checks to “M-CHS Drama.” Thanks again for your support!
Questions? Call Nicholaus Sandner at (970)565-3722 ext. 2114. Thanks in advance!